Great Loss for Canada Biographical Note on Dr Dawson
The Nelson column honors Dr G M Dawson director of the Geological Survey who died, detailing his western explorations across British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. It recounts his Behring Sea arbitration work, royal honors, and multiple academic recognitions and memberships. The piece also discusses Nelson’s public notices on population growth and health measures, milk supply, and calls for educational reforms and provincial funding.
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American view on railway charter linking Crow's Nest to Great Northern
Spokane despatch argues the proposed line would allow American smelters to access high grade coke from Crow's Nest, depriving British Columbia smelters of a key resource. It notes Dominion parliament backing a charter to connect coal mines with the Great Northern, enabling Coke distribution to Montana and Omaha.
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Editorial miscellany on courts and leadership noted
A collage of short items discusses Japa guiding labor at six dollars a month, demand for supreme court sittings in Boundary district, McKinley’s presidential reappointment and inaugural pageantry, a dispute over an unwritten editorial credit, admission of Crawley to the Home at Kamloops, Laurier’s Australia trip substitution by Mulock, Canada’s representation, Nelson’s new cigar factory, and a reshuffling of the war office, reflecting era concerns and regional notes.
Vancouver ministry talk and railway plans from the era
Victorian correspondents debate cabinet reconstruction with Vancouver represented in the ministry. Vancouver elected two Independents and two Opposition members. Rumors tie Dunsmuir to stepping back. Proposals for a coast railway line backed by Jim Hill and Mackenzie & Mann gain traction with surveyors traveling west on Great Northern passes. The press notes railway promoters control in legislatures and calls for discrimination in bonus systems, while Sir Henri Joly’s speech is praised as concise and practical by The Outlook.
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For Sale Three Lots and Bungalow in Bogustown
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